About Spinostropheus fossils
Spinostropheus is a genus of theropods, the mostly meat-eating group. The database records one species of it: Spinostropheus gautieri.
All 3 finds on the map are in Niger.
The rock formation with the most finds is called Echkar, with 1. The rocks are 161.5 to 93.9 million years ago, in the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods.
Genus of reptiles (fossil). (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Spinostropheus on Wikipedia.
- 3finds
- 1country
- 161.5oldest, million years ago
- 93.9youngest, million years ago
Which countries have Spinostropheus fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Niger | 3 | 100% |
Rock formations that produced Spinostropheus
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Spinostropheus finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Echkar | 1 |
| Tiourarén | 1 |
Other dinosaurs found in Niger
- Carcharodontosaurus (44)
- Spinosaurus (44)
- Ouranosaurus (8)
- Aegyptosaurus (7)
- Bahariasaurus (5)
- Afrovenator (3)
- Nigersaurus (3)
- Jobaria (2)
- Suchomimus (2)
- Rugops (1)
More to explore
Before you go fossil hunting. A dot shows where a find was recorded, not where you may dig. Many fossil sites are on private or protected land and collecting rules differ by country. Check the rules before collecting and never dig on protected sites.
Questions about Spinostropheus
Where was Spinostropheus found?
Spinostropheus fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from Niger. Most of the 3 finds on this map (3) are from Niger. The rock formation with the most finds is the Echkar (1).
How old are Spinostropheus fossils?
Finds of Spinostropheus on this map date from 161.5 to 93.9 million years ago, which is the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods. Ages are ranges, because rock layers are dated to a stage and not to a single year.
Where can I see Spinostropheus fossils near me?
Open the map and press Near me to list the nearest dinosaur finds and the most notable dinosaurs found around you. Remember that a dot shows where scientists recorded a find, not where you can dig: many fossil sites are on private or protected land, so check the rules before collecting and never dig on protected sites.